# UK seeks views on Clean Heat Market Mechanism targets through 2030

> The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has opened consultation on Clean Heat Market Mechanism targets and rules for the 2027/28 to 2030/31 scheme years.

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- Published: 2026-10-13T00:51:41+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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Published on 12 October, the proposal would continue the mechanism until at least 31 March 2032 and set boiler-sales targets of 9%, 12%, 15% and 18% for 2027/28 through 2030/31. The department expresses those levels as up to 118,000, 157,000, 197,000 and 236,000 heat pumps respectively; those equivalents depend on eligible boiler sales and the use of scheme flexibilities.

The consultation also considers crediting eligible heat pumps in new buildings, retaining carry-forward of up to 35% of a target, and possible credits for supply-chain investment. These are proposals open for comment until 8 November 2026, not adopted rules.

## Data

### Proposed Clean Heat Mechanism targets

Targets proposed for years 3–6 in the consultation; these have not been adopted.

Methodology: The consultation lists percentage targets against relevant boiler sales and separate upper equivalents in heat-pump installations. Values are source-stated; the heat-pump equivalents depend on eligible boiler sales and scheme flexibilities.

| Scheme year | Proposed target / eligible boiler sales (%) | Up to equivalent heat pumps |
|---|---|---|
| 2027/28 (Year 3) | 9 | 118000 |
| 2028/29 (Year 4) | 12 | 157000 |
| 2029/30 (Year 5) | 15 | 197000 |
| 2030/31 (Year 6) | 18 | 236000 |

Sources: <https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/clean-heat-market-mechanism-revisions-ahead-of-the-202728-scheme-year> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/uk-consults-on-clean-heat-market-mechanism-targets-through-2030/data/proposed-heat-pump-targets?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/uk-consults-on-clean-heat-market-mechanism-targets-through-2030/data/proposed-heat-pump-targets?lang=en&format=csv)

### Consultation timetable

Publication and response dates stated by the source.

Methodology: Dates are transcribed from the source page; this table does not indicate a decision or effective date.

| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 2026-10-12 |
| Response deadline | 2026-11-08 |

Sources: <https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/clean-heat-market-mechanism-revisions-ahead-of-the-202728-scheme-year> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/uk-consults-on-clean-heat-market-mechanism-targets-through-2030/data/consultation-window?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/uk-consults-on-clean-heat-market-mechanism-targets-through-2030/data/consultation-window?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Department for Energy Security and Net Zero](<https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/clean-heat-market-mechanism-revisions-ahead-of-the-202728-scheme-year>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-12)

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